The ultimate pixel art tutorial teaches beginners and advanced pixel art techniques. Learn art fundamentals in this pixel art tutorial.
In this pixel art tutorial, learn how to make pixel art. Ever wanted to get started? Have you ever felt overwhelmed by all of the information out there? Well, this is the ultimate pixel tutorial for you.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to draw pixel art and learn key art fundamentals that will drive your pixelart, such as jaggies, doubles, what canvas size to use, value, colour, shading, and much more. I use aseprite but show you other pixel art software you can use when learning how to pixel art.
Pixel art for beginners is made easy with this pixel aseprite tutorial, but can be watched by advanced pixel artists too, to brush up on some skills!
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-- References And More Learning Resources That I Recommend --
My Aseprite Tutorials - • Aseprite Tutorial For ...
Brandon James Greer - Amazing KZhead Pixel Artist - bit.ly/3zyY5Zh
James Gurney KZhead - / jamesgurney
James Gurney Colour And Light Book - amzn.to/3zD74J8
CRT Pixels Twitter (CRT Examples) - / crtpixels
Pedro Medeiros Great Pixel Art Tutorial - / saintjust
Pixel Parmesan - Fantastic Pixel Art Tutorials - pixelparmesan.com/
Pixel Joint, Pixel Art Tutorial by Cure - bit.ly/3vyRTgJ
Derek Yu Pixel Art Tutorial - bit.ly/2SyGXlX
-- Amazing Art --
Portrait by Ptoing - pixeljoint.com/pixelart/133718...
Incommunicado by Cure - pixeljoint.com/pixelart/11383...
The Spartan by Helm - pixeljoint.com/pixelart/12082...
Falcon by Panda - pixeljoint.com/pixelart/41119...
-- Video Chapters --
00:00 Introduction
00:10 Equipment
00:19 Software
00:40 Process
00:57 Silhouette
01:10 Construction
01:25 Rough
01:44 2D Design
02:07 Canvas Size
02:33 Work Small
02:50 Linework
02:59 Doubles
03:18 Jaggies
03:47 Art Fundamentals Into
03:52 Colour Picker
04:49 Value
05:15 Saturation
05:39 Contrast
06:17 Light And Shadow
07:06 Pillow Shading
07:19 Materials
07:42 Warm And Cool
08:11 Hue Shifting
08:48 Colour Range
09:03 Colour Palettes
09:27 Dithering
10:08 Anti-Aliasing
11:06 Banding
11:20 Outline Styles
12:08 Cluster And Orphan Pixels
12:43 Retro Game Reference
13:28 Style Choice
13:51 Have Fun
14:07 Support
Great video Saul! Also I'd like to point out again that CONSISTENCY IS KEY. Consistency is what makes an artstyle, each one of those principles Saul mentioned CAN be used, but doesn't have to (like he mentioned with the outlines, you can use them, or you don't have to). Consistency is why the piece at 12:36 works well, the artist "broke a rule" of orphan pixels, but he broke it everywhere, thus creating an interesting style!
Yup, exactly right, that’s what I mean when I say intentional! Consistency in choices :D Thanks Stevemcwin :D
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I don't think you have to do that; you could start out with the cluster pixel rule then fade towards not having it around the edges.
Generally consistency is key but look at styles like pizza tower; pretty messy looking but still unique and neat looking.
A doctor, firefighter,teacher,army,social worker,chef,detective,police,producer and now an artist. There's nothing the man can't do
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Wow dude this really is *the ultimate*; an entire comprehensive and concise course in a single video! Thanks for the shout out btw, happy the sprite construction made the cut 😄
Thanks Brandon! It was certainly a beast of a video to work on 😂 no worries at all I’ve been using that method more and more, it’s very helpful… I’m glad the pixel overlord has approved! 🤣 hope you’re doing well man!
@@saultoons it's de ultimate ART tutorial :_D... You explain all of thousand common artist dont know... Thats why the art people study arts... Because when yo say "that game looks like Borderlands" you are just saying all that art aspects... Bravo
@@IIIMartinsonVFXIII Yeah having knolwedge of fundamentals can definitely help you break down why something looks a certain way, or why it achieves a certain feel. I guess similar to musicians who know music theory can break down musical pieces :)
@@saultoons make a tutorial in udemy i will buy it
@@virtuoso513 This is the ultimate tutorial. You can support him on Patreon so that he can make more of these.
a whole masterclass in pixel-art color theory in under 15 mins!
Haha there’s a lot more to colour than just this video but hopefully it’s an ok start 😁
@@saultoons Oh I know, but everything I saw was spot on and very refreshing, so good job!
Well i appreciate that
The one thing I love about pixel art is that you don't really have to be a great artist to turn good at it. Drawing was absolutely never my strength, still I took up pixel art for the first time a couple weeks ago, and I'm learning a lot and can see progress in what I do. Still very very noob ofc, but here's these awesome tutorials to help us with that :D thanks to all pixel artists who put effort and care into teaching us newbies all about this awesome pixel art world
Yeah it’s one of the most accessible art forms for sure 😄 not requiring the dexterity for the drawing
@@saultoons yeah the reason I think it’s so good is it’s let’s the viewers imagination improve it
Same, I struggle at traditional art and digital, then I tried pixel art and I love it
I’m learning improve my pixel art as well I love most form art but I most do drawing and digital art
Same here, ik practice makes perfect, I just didn't have the passion. I've kept thinking about how I'd love to make something using my writing skills and perhaps music since it's something I do have passion for, the visual medium felt like a gaping hole I'd have to pay someone to fill. Well, I just decided to try pixel art and I feel really hopeful that in maybe a few years I could make some kind of proper media all on my own now
*remember kids: jaggies are for baddies & doubles can mean troubles*
Unless u use them wisely like a TRUE wizard hehe
Awesome! XD
What's funny about this is that a huge portion of it is just a really great introduction to illustration/painting concepts in general. The color theory and discussions of contrast, etc, are just things you'll learn in your first few months of art school. Really great video.
Thanks AC Stuart, yeah the fundamentals are vital in every art space I reckon, so had to include some that would help out at the start of a pixel art adventure :D Appreciate your kind words my friend
Really when I went to school in Hong Kong, I went to a school where I probably was learning stuff like shading, proportion, elements of art and principles of design. Not sure when y’all learn this but I learnt it in Grade 6, or my first year of secondary/middle school.
@@tc09022 The quality of public education in the United States varies wildly based on where you live. In rich suburban areas, the quality of education can be top tier, as good an education as you'll get anywhere in the world. In middle-class and especially poor areas, particularly underfunded, over-crowded inner-city schools, they'll basically try to teach you how to read, do some algebra, give you the "USA is great and has never lost a war" version of history, and send you out into the world.
@@tc09022 my country thinks art is a waste of time and for junkies so we never learn anything useful about art in school
Wow there is so much more to it than I thought
Yeah there is even more than this video 🤣 but take your time and go one step at a time and have fun!!
i love art that has a value + hue change. it makes it look so unique
Yeah I like that style as well :D
This must be one of the most concise, well produced and excellent tutorials that I have ever seen
Thanks for the kind words! I put a lot of work into this one for sure :'D
@@saultoons it definitely shows. Great examples all the way through. Thanks for this
I love the fact that this video is about pixel art but it actually covers everything you need to know in digital art as well! Amazing job o_o
Yeah a lot of art fundamentals are important in all mediums 😁
Great video man, so much quality information, no time wasted and fun to watch 🤩
Thanks so much! It was a crazy video to work on but I’m happy with how it turned out 😄
It's really hard to find pixel art tutorials. And this one looks to be one of the best ones. I've already got a few years of experience, and I still managed to learn quite a few new things. I especially like the clear, direct terminology. Which makes it easier to break down art made by others, or to explain why I've made a sprite a certain way to others. Thanks!
Thanks for the kind words Arthur! I’m glad the video can be helpful :)
This dude has a separate youtube chapter for each sentence
Hahahaha yes :)
Organization is keyyy
That title sure isn't clickbait. Jampacked with the good stuff. As for the preference, I sadly prefer the hue to also change. I say sadly because it's (or I simply find it) more difficult. Haha
Yeah, I think a hue change looks nicer too :) I’m glad you found the video informative. Will probably be a while before I put THAT much in a single video again, my brain is fried 🤣
I’ll just say this: you’re very handsome, but that animation where your head explodes is just disturbing, it is undeserving of your handsomeness.
Hahaha my head actually going to explode with that comment
@@saultoons do not explode that head. It is such a good head.
Hahaha
I lol'd HARD at this comment! XD (in a nice way, not a reddit way =P )
hahahahah
wow it's like taking pixel art class from an auctioneer speaker.
Hahahahahaha yeah a bit fast, if its too fast you can rewatch parts hehe
Thanks for this video! I’ve been wanting to learn pixel art for so long and I’ve never seen the process explained so clearly and comprehensively like you have. I love how you even delved into art fundamentals and integrated it in your discussion. I feel like I also learned a lot more about art in general beyond the pixel art tutorial!
Thanks so much for the kind words Skypiercer, this was definitely my hardest video to make so far so I’m glad people are finding it so useful :)
Thank you for doing this! I recently decided to take the plunge into pixel art as a total beginner and non-artist. It’s inspiring to see what’s possible and how accessible pixel art seems to be! Easy sub for me 🤘🏼
I have watched dozens of pixel art tutorials and this is by far the best one! Each point is compact with information without making you overwhelmed, and all of them are explained really well.
Thanks Ain, I'm glad you found the video helpful :D
This is a great video for starting art in general even. You also mentioned a lot of good tips for people who aren’t beginners to art. I get caught up on mental “rules”, and when you included the part where you deleted one pixel on the wizard’s hat to help with readability, something clicked in my head. Thanks for the video!
Glad you found the video useful Astranautic
Love how you have a will to teach and make people acknowledged about what they are doing. Congratulations, keep on the amazing job!
Thanks Dannylo, I appreciate the support
Wow! I've watched a couple pixel art tutorials with high production value that were boring and unhelpful for beginners. They just lay out 'rules' without exploring how the art changes with them. Yours has to be the best I've seen in terms of pacing, information, exploring the topic, presentation style... this is absolutely phenomenal! Great job!
Holy shit, this must be the single best video about pixel art i ever watched! So fast explanations and yet, better than full 10-30min videos of other channels. I'm going to recomend this video for everyone starting pixel art forever! I'm really, really impressed how well i managed to finally understand all these subjects with such short explanations! Your examples were on point! Thank you!
Glad it could help Eduardo thanks for the support :D
This is one of the most informative, understandable, and well produced videos I've ever watched. The amount of knowledge that I actually got from this is insane. So many things I never even thought about!!!
Thanks for the kind words! I’m glad you found the video useful 😁
Thank you!! I been looking for ages for a tutorial that is more than just "Practice everyday" and that goes into details on what each element is, and this videos explains them perfectly, hope you keep with this great work for the beginners
No worries at all I’m glad it can help, I’ll probably deep dive into more of these topics and introduce more in the future :D Thanks for leaving a comment :D
Thank you so much for this. I've just started yesterday, and after half a day I managed to draw a shovel, a lantern, and a heart (all 16x16) that I am satisfied with. There is so much to learn and it is overwhelming, but like you said, it's a journey, and I got into pixel art because I feel I have more control over what I want to show than other forms of art (which are also overwhelming). Plus, pixels are life! Thank you so much for the info and looking forward to my journey! Subbed and will be watching your videos :)
Nice, that's so great to hear Kinan! Yeah there is definitely a lot but take it one day at a time and do what you find fun!!! Best of luck with your art journey :D
I usually don't like or subscribe any KZhead channels... but watching this video just made me do it! The clarity of your speech allied with the amount of knowledge you managed to convey is just brilliant! I will definitely be following you and can't wait to see more of your videos!
Thanks so much for the kind words César, a lot of fun and informative videos planned for this year 😁
I saw many tutorials but this is definitively ultimate. It covers almost all pixel art topics. My favorite video so far. And good reference to refresh memory.
Thanks for the kind words
I am a beginner artist and this video appears in my youtube recommendation. Now I am starting pixel art. Watched your guide video loved it. Don't stop making videos. LOVE YOU ❤️
Yo Amaan! I’m glad I can help, I hope it goes well for you 😄 feel free to share progress in our community discord
Holy moly bro. Thats one of the most compressed and juiced art tutorials that I've seen in A WHILE.
Thanks for the kind words Peter it was a difficult video to produce for sure 😂
So much love and dedication in this video. Great job, @Saultoons!
Thanks Nuno! I worked super hard on this one and it knocked me out for a while haha, hope it can help :)
This video was definitely a good place to start as someone just getting into pixel art :) and despite being in AP art, some of the basic art concepts you explained really helped me further with my regular art!!
Glad it was helpful Anna! Yeah I've been doing art for years but coming back to the basic concepts and trying to understand them further always helps me, glad it could help you too :D
Been doing pixel art for 7 years now. Watched to see what you included and/or if there was anything I could learn. Very good video, wish there would have been something like this when I started!
Nice Auseawesome! Always good to refresh on the basics and it's great to be continuously learning even after so long, it's that kind of dedication that will make your work better and better!
One of the most well-written, succinct, useful, and information-packed tutorials I've ever seen. Thank you so much and congratulations
Thanks so much for the kind words Arnouth! This was certainly a beast to produce 😂 best of luck with your learning!
You are a lovely person. Even when I already knew almost all these info and hate long videos, I stand to the end. Thank you for the content! I really enjoy it.
Thanks so much for watching until the end Richard! It’s always nice to get a good refresher on the basic so hopefully it at least served that purpose for you 😄
I have zero interest in drawing (mainly because my hands are very shaky ) But from pixel art it just gives a different vibe and I love it !
Yeah doing pixel art definitely is a different vibe from drawing, can be really chill 😄
@@saultoons true just Spotify running in the background and drawing pixel art , W H A T A V I B E ✨💖
You sir are the most solid teacher on this subject ever , I’m not even half way through the video
Glad I could help! Good luck with your learning :D
I draw traditionally and digitally and was always interested in pixel art, this helps me to demystify it a bit. And it's a great tutorial for art fundamentals too. A lot of stuff in the video can totally be used for drawing in general.
Yay thanks for making and sharing! I love the wizard with color outline btw, also love the dwarf’s pixel animation at the end. I liked both Value Change and Value & Hue Change, but I liked the later best, and I think it would be more difficult to achieve.
Thanks so much for watching Meg :D More to come on the Dwarf's adventure in the future :D
this was... surprisingly helpful, wow! i've watched so many pixel art tutorials by now, trying to find ways to improve my sel-out, hueshifted artstyle, and the explanation of value, dithering and "light bouncing" shed some new light on the difficulties i was having. i think this deserves the title as the ultimate pixel art tutorial indeed, hah
Thanks for the kind words! I did my best to compile some stuff in there that I definitely find useful so im glad it can help 😄
This is the first video I have watched of yours, and I can say that it was very handy , as I have no true experience in creating art, however it has always interested me, and pixel art seems like the way to go. I say that because I love pixel art, and have always wanted to make art of the characters that I have come up with over the years. Thank You!
You got this Nintonic, can't wait to see those characters you came up with :D
@@saultoons Thanks!
05:36 JUST GREAT!!! I've been struggling to understand color theroy for a while now, and came to the same perception as you (more or less). It's just so satisfying to see it in a nutshell.
I was in exactly the same boat, struggled with colour theory for the longest time and then one day it clicked after reading James Gurney color and light a couple of times :'D
Found you first on steam and now in my recommendations. Glad I watched the videos. Very inspiring and helpful. Thank you!
Oh yeh!!! Thanks for watching DK I appreciate it :D
Wow, the the art examples of dithering, value, and anti-aliasing are something else!
I hope they got my point across properly! :’D Thanks for the love
You're a noob
@@sportsbluff4501 Okay
Making random shapes then refining them to something cool is really fun I got to admit! And also Aseprite is very nice, I personally use it for all my pixel are stuff. Good tutorial!
Yeah I love doing that! Thanks for the love VuVuu :)
This video is the best art fundamental video. Aside from the pixel art, the key fundamentals you pointed out are so concise and accurate. I'm a digital illustrator, stepping into the new world of pixel art and this video is just perfect. Definitely becoming a Patron. Thank you so much Saultoons!
I came from digital art too so you’re on the right path, the pixel art community is amazing thanks for the kind words 😄
Thank you so much!! I've been stuck in the same style and techniques for a long time and didn't know how to improve! Also you explained everything amazingly so thanks again!
No worries at all Carolina, keep learning!!! :D Thanks for watching
Thanks! I'm starting a project of a simple Gameboy Color game and this really helped! I haven't touched pixel art since I envied pixel artists who would make custom trainer and Pokemon images back on Pokemon role play fan forums in about 2006-2008 lol, so this helped a lot as a starting point!
You got this Stardusting, best of luck with the gameboy color game!!! Glad the video could be useful for you :)
It's been 6 years since I started pixel art for my games but I never tought of the silhouette technique, good advices !
Yeah it helps me a lot, it's nice to have a bunch of different approaches to try :)
This is such a good tutorial. There are way too many tutorials where someone tries to explain the one way they create art while showing bad examples of how NOT to do something and more often than not I even prefer the bad example. This often discourages me, making me believe that my taste is just so bad that I'll never be able to create something others like. You only told us what effects different methods have and how it can be bad if its done unintentionally, while showing examples of how to utilizing it to make incredible art. This is such a positive approach and I love it.
Yeah I try to keep an open mind with techniques. I’ve seen some incredible art which uses what some may consider bad, and I think by understanding the effect these techniques have allows you to use them effectively. You kind of limit yourself to a specific art style if you see something as good or bad, and good and bad is subjective so I don’t think it’s so effective to teach that as that would just be my opinion. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and found it useful! 😄 thanks for taking the time to leave a nice comment
i haven't heard a lot of people talk about converting a 3D model that you could pose however you want or animate and than edit it in aseprite for example. It saves so much time.
Yeah this technique is especially useful for top down movement where you might have 8 different directions of movement :)
I just got into game dev and since I've been watching game code videos I've seen this video recommended multiple times. I finally watched it and holy shit this video is so good. I've been into art longer than game dev and pixel art is never really talked about but I've realized i like it a lot and this video was mind-blowingly good
Glad you enjoyed the video spaghetti :D Thanks for the kind words, and thanks for watching! Good luck with your game dev :)
This is the kind of tutorial I find most useful, like sure, I want to learn about color palettes, but I’m already good at that, but what are the kinds of lines and curves and how should I use them? How do I outline things properly? How do I prevent too much noise? None of the other tutorials I go to have this kind of stuff. Great tutorial man.
Thanks Ookachucka :D Glad you found the video useful :)
this opened my eyes so much to a world behind the scenes of pixel art that I had to idea it existed. It makes sense and I'm glad I know now.
YOU GOT THIS PROPEX, you are PRO now :D
I remember watching this vid around a year ago when I started making pixel art, love this vid so much 💗💗💗
I'm not a complete beginner but still find it hard to start drawing pixel art and simply to believe in myself. This video was really inspirational.
You got this Helena!!! Just try and keep it fun, no pressure, no need to compare to others. Do something for you :D
Concise, detailed, and informative once again. Thank you so much for doing these videos - seriously helping me learn so much more than I could have otherwise!
No worries at all I’m glad I can help! Thanks for the kind words 😄
Hi SaulToons, man, your videos always help me a lot, I joined discord a few weeks ago and even participated in some daily challenges, (I posted the guarana jesus on the soda day) but what I wanted to say is that you and the community have taught me a lot, thank you!
Yo! Thanks a lot for the kind words! I'm glad the videos and community have been helpful for you, thanks for watching and continuing to support :D
Really good art tutorial, very comprehensive. Great job!
You gave me back motivation to dwell into pixel art. I used to draw a little, then stopped because I got frustrated with my lack of talent. But as I slowly realised that it's mostly about learning the theory and putting it into practice - and not so much about having a natural gift - I regained some interest in pixels. And your video was the selling point for me to trully give it another chance!
Glad I could help! Yeah it takes time and learning and practise. Make sure you’re having fun and it will fly by :D
Don’t give up trust me I have no talent when comes art for most part you just learn and grow and can get good 😌
This is Criminally Underrated.
This comment is Criminally Underrated :D
@@saultoons well played :D
wow, thank you! I just start to have some interest in pixel art, and found there are so much to learn! It appears simple when looking at other people's work, and when I get started, I know that there are a lot to learn to get the result I want
Yes there's a lot to learn, but most important to have fun and learn as you go
This is an amazing tutorial. I will need 2 or 3 run throughs to fully get it but he covers a lot and it's given me a lot to think about.
Thanks for the kind words James, I hope your learning goes well :)
This is so helpful, thank you
No problem at all Axel, I’m glad it could help!
This video would have saved me years of learning pixel art 😂. There was even a couple of things I had forgot. Great stuff.
Haha yeah it always helps to have a refresh too! Glad it helped :)
100th! Such greatness here Saul! It's your magnum opus! I'm going to be coming back to this vid again and again and again for my work. Thanks so much for all the work and effort you put into this. I now know how freakin difficult and time consuming it is to make a vid this detailed. Choc full of useful information. YT art teacher of the year award nomination for you!
Paypercutts!!! Yeah man this was one slog of a video 🤣 Easily 40+ hours. it will definitely be a while before I attempt to tackle something this large again, my brain feels like mush now 😂 worth it though! Thanks for the love dude, hope you’re doing well ❤️
@@saultoons yeah. I feel ya 100% 5 min or less, short n sweet vids for a while
@@paypercutts Nah you gotta hit that 8min threshold for maximum ad revenue hahahah welcome to KZhead!!!!! where only numbers matter now
@@saultoons 😫
By far one of the best intros to pixel art. covers so much that my head is in a spin in a good way👍♥ Amazing video editing and artwork in your videos. Liked and subscribed for more Saultoons awesomeness!
omg these guys are so quick, im not the fastest anymore ;-; (i never was) good video saul :D
hahah thanks Bill! You were close :'D
This guide is awesome, i like that each section is fast paste and tell the important thing in it, it helps not loose focus on the entire video. It is very informative, i learned a lot and it was entertaining to watch. I like the fact you take this wizard as an exemple for the whole video as well, it helps with consistancy and we don't get lost!
Yeah I was worried that there might be too much information in this video and be difficult to watch, but hopefully it stays fresh enough, and also people can always rewatch parts if they’re struggling to understand anything. Thanks for the support Emilie :D
Your tutorials are as magical as your wizard. Thank You. Starting to learn pixel art right now and haven't really even attempted art in general in like 8 years. "Jaggies" are definitely the biggest problem I have right now. Learning circles will come next lol. Also, thank goodness you explained hue, saturation, etc. Watched tutorials that talked about good strategies with the direction of each of these values.... but I didn't actually know what it meant to change hue, saturation, etc until now.
Thanks Mr. Magic, I appreciate the kind words! Yeah, Jaggies take a little getting used to but when you get it, you will start to use them effectively or remove them if it's not working. A lot of pixel work I find to be iterative, where you will need to trust the process and continually tweak it until you get it closer to how you want it. Best of luck with your learning!
Great tutorial! I always thought that each hue has its own value. You were the first that pointed it out (to me). Thanks!
Yes the magic of colour, thanks for watching BobSprite!
thank you!
No problem at all, thanks for watching :D
Wish i could give you 10 stars :D I have a Question, how do you make different sprites fit together? Like furniture, trees and enemy's...
haha thank you! In regards to your question, it all comes down to style consistency. For different things to appear cohesive they should share similar style attributes, including, but not limited to: value ranges, saturations, and colours palettes, shape language, outline style (if any)... :) I'll probably make a video exclusively on style at some point in the future
The amount of info and art on this is incredible, thank you so much!
Glad you enjoyed it Nadine! Thanks for watching
This was a valuable stepping stone on my journey. Thank you.
Damn, this video is so necessary to pixel art enthusiasts, man. Thank you for this!
Glad you like it Breno, thanks for the support
Him : art fundamentals Me: *laughs in painter*
I've heard good things about painter :)
With my digital art tablet kaput and only enough money to but a Smasung Tablet, I was discouraged in my digital art progress. When I was recommended pixel art, it really spoke to me. Thank you for this video, I now have more understanding and confidence going into my work! Pixel art is something within my reach and this video showed just how fun it can be, even with all the technical knowledge behind it! Much love ❤
I was in a similar situation when my hand started hurting from digital art freelancing, I switched over from drawing tablets and digital to pixel art and have loved it! I'm glad the video could help Bee :D
I'm a beginner digital artist on illustration and comics and I found most of the things I've learnt in the past few years summarized in your pixel art video 😇 This was very interesting and refreshing to watch.
Thanks Rizwan, yes a lot of this is applicable to digital art too, that's where I started and I still love making digital art, illustrations and comics, maybe i'll do more on this channel in the future :D
In what platform you made that wizard i mean PS etc....
Aseprite :)
I was impressed by the replies to all the comments. Hope your day going well.
Haha I try my best to respond to those who take the time to comment, thanks, I hope your day is going well too :)
Great video man, every beginner pixel artist should watch this quality content
Wow, i love how you provided a very clear details in doing pixel art! You have my follow.
Thanks a lot Avy, best of luck with your art 🥰
This is like college level education in 15 minutes
Wow big compliment thanks a lot!
I should seriously stop watching basics tutorial when I don't need them anymore... Great tutorial though!
hahaha I feel you, but it’s always good to stay open minded, see things from a different perspective and get a nice refresher! :)
@@saultoons Yep! That's why I watched this video
@@jordentacoztm Appreciate it
I am glad to encounter this video. It is great. Nice summarizing points in each concept and a density of quality references and examples. Just absolutely helpful. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching :)
Thanks so much for such a useful and organized video!! I'm just about to start learning pixel art drawing, and I feel like I started on the right point.
No worries at all, glad I could help! You've got this, keep it up and most importantly, keep it fun! :D
Me : struggles to draw a circle
Step 1 draw a circle, step 2 success
@@saultoons 😂😂
mate i can't tell if you're geordie
YESSAIIIIIII, areet?
Aye mate not bad up the toon ⚪️⚫️⚪️⚫️
esta muy bien explicado, voy a ponerme a ver todos los videos!!! gracias!!!
Jesus Christ how did you explain shadow and lighting so simply it literally clicked in my brain so fast when it’s always been the thing I had the trouble with.
Better Draw Saul
haha JESSE! WE HAVE TO DRAW
When I make pixel art, I usually use a desaturated pallet for most things, but for glowing things or places of interest, I use a higher saturated pallet. It really helps make certain places of the art pop and give the illusion of glowing or it can make places catch your eyes.
Contrast lets go!!!
I feel lucky for stumbling upon your channel today. Wonderful content, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching Monica I appreciate you taking the time to comment :)
I've watched a lot of "getting started" videos and this has been the best one by far. Thanks!
Glad you found it useful Tovarish, thanks for watching :D
Short and clean, how I like a tutorial! Thank you for sharing this amazing roadmap sir!
No problem, thanks for watching!
Thank you! I was afraid of learning digital pixel art. But now I learned a lot! Specially the light, shadows and styles. Really thank you!
No problem at all I'm glad I could help! :D Keep going!!!
Wow definitely the best video about pixel art i have ever seen. Awesome work!
Thanks Andre :D Glad you like it
Holy hell the amount of knowledge required to be able to communicate these concepts so clearly and so concisely is insane - so impressed by this video
Thanks for the love J BT! :D